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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17
AHorrible Story.

An Ottawa special says: Will.
Victoria schooner was lying At ,ha
wharf at Barclay Sound, on the v .as
coast Of Vancouver Island recen,ls
the captain and crew were sornr;s..
to see two white girls running ~
ward the vessel closely pursued ~
three or four Indians. Reaching ,hs
side of the vessel, the girls N ,a aao
on board almost exhausted, and ha,'
ged the captain to protect them frs,
their pursuers. The Indians vsra
close upon them, and, jumping an
the deck of the schooner, demanded
the girls as their property, but the
captain refused to give the girls mn
After parleying with the captain !
short time they took their departure
only to return largely reinforced.
The captain then surrendered II.
girls for fear of his life. 1t has s;ncs
been learned 10y the government If
British Columbia, which is 10 de-.
mand the release of the girls, that
they are daughters of VIM. Thomn.
son, formerly of Victoria, who with
his wife and four daughters, moved
to San Juan, on the west coast. three
years ago, and took up his home
near an Indian camp. Since that
time until now nothing has been
heard Of them.
After moving to San Juan thu
father became dissipated, and all he
earned went for the purchase Of
liquor. When he could no longer
obtain money or liquor he sold Iis
Oldest daughter to a wealthy. China.
man, to whom, it is said, she va,
married at the point Of a revolver.
His wife died of a broken heart. and
in one of his sprees at the Indian
camp, it is alleged, he agreed to bar.
ter two of his daughters for a few
blankets, clothing and whisky. The
bargain was made, and for the pur.
pose of carrying it out Thompeou's
was visited the following night by I
few of the tribe, who easily carried
away their helpless victims.
Since their captivity the girls have
been subject to the most brutal treat.
ment. A younger sister, only eight
years old, was sold to another tribe
Of Indians. The lighthouse keeper
at Race Rocks light has recently seen
a white girl in a canoe padded BY
Indians pass the lighthouse.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17
WORKING GLASSES A A,tsst ase

prepared to furnish all classes with en-
ployment at home. the whole Of the time.
or for their sare moments. Business new,
light aud profitable. Persons of either
sex easily earn from so cents to $500 per
evening. and Il proportional sum by devot-
lug all their time to the business. Boys
and girls earn nearly as much as men.
That all who see this may send their adj
dresses. and test the business, we make
this offer. To such as are not well salts
fed w viii send one dollar to pay for the
trouble of writing. Full particulars aud
outfit free. Address GEORGE STISsoS a.
Co, Portland. Maine.
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JOSEPH NJ. FRASER, Proprieto:
AbbeviIle. Louisiana.

r KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND
Horses. Buocies and Ambulanees for
hire. l also keep one of the best feed sta
bles in the country, and no pains nor
means will be spared to give that attention
and care to stock left in my charge which
is necessary they should have. Special
attention will be given to the sale OF
horses, mules, or anything else PERTAINING
to the livery business, entrusted to me.
Horses boarded by the week or month at
reasonable rates. Call ar examine my
stock. inspect my stable and learn my
charges. Feeling confident to give entire
satisfaction to those who may %patronize
me, | solicit a liberal share Of the public
patronage. dec i 1850
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17
NEW ORLEANS
Medical and Surgical journal,
Office: So Carondelet st. New Orleans.
EDITORIAL STAFF.

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Subscription S300 per ailnnm.
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17
Above Incident

The following anecdote shows that
lovers can not be too cautious il the
means which they choose for their
correspondence. A young man had
gained access to the house Of one *
the richest and most aristocrstic
families in Paris. He fell ia lore
with the only daughter Of the hpase,
tried to iugratiate himself with her
in every possible manner, aud espc.
cially always brought her the latest
publications. One day the latherof
the young lady cane home at an
earlier hour than usual; the ladies
were still on the promenade. On the
table lay m. de Camors," Octass
Fenillet's latest novel. In order to
while away his time, the old gentle
man takes the book, about which be
has heard a great deal, and com
mences glanclng over it. He is sur
prised to find a number Of words
underlined with a lead pencil. not
beautiful passages, but insignificant
words, snch as Il" and ''you,' Or
and" He turned over one leal,
two leaves, three leaves; and finds
everywhere the same thing. Sud
denly an idea occurs to him, Tor
fathers having beautiful daughters
are exceedingly keensighted in Ger,
tain matters. He tries to connect the
underlined words, and bis petriied
eyes read as follows: dearest Made.
moiselle, will it insult you II tell
you that / adore you" in short :
love letter of the most gushing de-
scription, and closing With the sus.
gestive words: ANSWER in the next
chapter" "Wait, you rascal cries
the father, II will give you your 40.
swer." So saying, he takes . lead
pencil, underlined some words 10 tne
next chapter, wraps the book 10 .
piece of paper, and hands 1t 70 :
footman, whom he instructs to . :
it back to the sentimental young
man. The latter opens tho volume
his heart throbbing like . sledge
hammer-and-oh, joy! finds tnas
words are underlined in the mex.
chapter. He reads as follows; !.
you impudent puppy dare again cTo ~
the threshold of my house, ! sna''
kick you out Of the window
Two ladies, Miss Belle Burrows
and Virginia Springer, each cafrieu
out a key Of powder from a ournl aE
store during a recent fire at y.
Martinsville, W. Va. The kes.
were hot and they put wet rags =
them to cool them.
Whatever your dislike 10 ano'0'l
take care to correct in yourseil.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

District Judge.
CONRAD DEBAILLON.
District Attorney.
ROBERT G. SMEDEs.
Clerk Of District Court,
LAsTIE BROUssABD.
Representative.
ROBERT. p. O'BRYAN.
Sheriff g. Tax Collector,
JOSEPH S. NUNEZ.
Coroner, DR.. w. D. WHITE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17
The Weekly Times: Democrat

embraces the best features OF the DAILY
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The rates of subscription are:
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One copy of the TIMEs-DEMocRAr
sent free for one year to any n get
ing up a club of four subscribers.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17
Amusement Notice.

r will continue to give public balls at
/. the French Hall, at this place, from and
after this date, for those who are fond OF
Gripping the light fantastic toe" The
proprietor reserves the right to reject s'lch
enter the hall. Geod order will be strictly
observed. +. +. FERAY.
Abbeville, October Is, 1sS7.-3m.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17
Town Council.

lOWn OOol1lc1ls
Elijah BOURNE, Mayor.
r. FL. MILLS, A. L. LEBLANC,
SOLOMON WISE, JACOB GAsTAL.
EUPHEMoN Leblanc, Constable.
Justices of the Peace, Sd. Ward
O. Fl. OBRYAN, G. LABAUvE
Surveyors,
W. w. EDwAaDs. L. MoNTAGNE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17
TO mont +,

made working for us. Agents preferred
who can furnish their w horses and
give their whole time to the business.
Spare moments may be prefitabiy en-
ployed also. 4 few vacancies in towns
and cities. 3. +. JOHNSON & CO. 1G15
Main st.. Richmond, va, 3m
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17
Police Jury.

Police Jury.
Il. HoFFPAUIE, President.
W. l.. VANsLYKE, J.T. BRoUssARD
RoBT. GREEN, L. j. MORGAN.
III. Fl. BARTELs j. A. LEBLANC.
Clerk Police Jury, ARCHIE YOUNG
Parish Treasurer, ELIJAH WISE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that application
will be made for the pardon of Eloi Delul
Broussard. convicted at the April term OF
District Court. 1887, in the parish of Yer
million, Louisiana.
Ahbeville. October IS, 1887.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Twenty-ffth Judicial District Court,
Parish of Nermilion.

Succession of PhilQmene La1lande.
No. s..
Notice is hereby given to all parties i'm
teresteu in said succession. or having any
opposition TO make to the tableau of debts
and charges and of settlement filed by the
administrator Of said succession, and
pending for ~homolOgation, to file the SAINT
in writing in the office of the clerk OF
court within ten days from the date
hereof.
Given under my official signature and
seal of court, this 18th day of October
1881.
LAsTIE BROUssARD, Clerk,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17

School Board Directors.
w. w. EDWARDS, President.
+. N. WILLIAMS, JOHN NuGIER,
JOHN MORGAN. M. G. BEoussARD,
T.. c.. KIBBE, NJ. V. LAMPMAN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17
How to Cut uJp Pork.

Split through the spine, cut off
each half of head behind the car,
remove the pieces 10 front of the
shoulder, for sausage. Take out leaf
which lies around kidneys for lara,
cut out the lean meat, ribs, etc., then
the ham and shoulder, and remove
the loose pieces directly in front OF
the ham, for lard. Cut off a narrow
strip Of the belly, for sausage, and
cut up the remainder, which is clear
pork. into FIVE or six strips of about
equal width, for sailing down. Smoke
the jowl with hams, and use the up.
per part Of the head for boiling,
baking. or head.cheese. Scorch the
feet over the fire until the hoofs re.
move easily. scrape clean, place in
hot water a few minutes, wash and
scrape thoroughly, and they are
ready for cooking. All the habby
pieces should be fried up for lard.
Remove all fat from intestines, saw
ing that which does not easily come
off the larger intestines for soap
grease. The liver, heart, sweet
breads, and kidneys are all sued for
boiling or frying, and the smaller
~intestines are sometimes used for
sausage cases.
Hungarian grass proper has black
seed mainly. The millets have yell
low seed. Hungarian grass has less
head and more stalk and leaf, and
is less liable to rust, and hence is a
better hay crop and not SO good a
grain or seed crop. In selecting
seed for a hay crop buy of a reliable
seedman, and take that which has
the largest possible proportion of
black seed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-12-17

A heavy coat Of manure will i'm
pro*e next years asparagus.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-13
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS,
Items OF Interest Gathered for the
"Republican's" Readers.

Ateinb Oh Anterest Uathereu TOT the
"Republican's" Readers.
City Surveyor Newly has completed the
laying off of the new town Of Carlin
Springs. The site is divided into 800 lots,
and they are to be sold on the inatallment
plan.
Samuel Tyler fell overheard Saturday last
at the Aqua wharf and was drowned. The
body was subsequently recovered.
Mr.. II. s. Johnston has sold five acres Of
land on the line OF the Alexandria canal,
notfar above Windsor's brickyard, for 81 900
an acre.
All the bonds of the newly elected
municipal officials have been approved and
filed with the auditor for safe keeping.
Robert Lucket last Saturday received
dispatch from Altoona stating that his
daughter Hattie, who was injured In a
recent railroad accident near that place, had
her right leg amputated above the knee.
At the time OF her injury 1t was thought
that her leg, which was badly broken below
the knee, could be saved, but subsequently
the doctors considered amputation neces-
sary to save her life, 80 the leg was taken
off after telegraphing her father for his ap-
proyal.
Messrs. Kelly & Mari, whose stock was
damaged by fire few weeks ago, have re-
ceived from Messrs. Janney s. War6eld q
check for the amount OF $2,222 10.
A conference of the Democratic members
elect OF the incoming city council was
held at the Market building Saturday night,
and 1t was agreed that at the organization
OF that body on the lst Of July next they
would support Mr.. j. T. Sweeny for presl-
dent, j. Il. Cation for clerk, and j. T.
Nightengill for messenger of that body.
An alarm Of fire was caused yesterday
morning by the burning of the building OF
Mr.. Moses Heller, on the corner of King
and Fayette streets. The fire department
responded promptly, and only small dam
age was caused which, Is fully covered by
insurance,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-13

Circuit Court. Division No. l--Justice Cox
Whitmer VS.. Herzog; ordered to give security
for costs. Berghall Brewing Co. vs. Bradwell
motion for judgment oyerruled, and plaintiff
ordered to give security for costs, Dale VS..
Bowen; Judgment granted, Rupli VS.; Rose;
Co. VS.. Rothschild; decision reserved. United
States Vs. Hodge; motion for hill of particulars
oyerruled. Collins rs. MeBlair; JUDGMENT for
ment by default Smith VS.. Rupert; same
action. Byrne vs.. Middleton q Co.; same
action. Assignment for to.day-Nos. Z, SO, lis,
iGs lis l6a ld7 49, l0 lsS' ld5 lo7 1862 ILL.,
Circuit Court, division No. 2-Justice Hag.
ner-Dye VS.. Chesapeake and Ohio railroad;
demurrer overruled as to the.defendants; r. &
granted. Comfy VS.. Smith, ordered to general
term in first instance. Assgnment-Nos 20,
90 Is ~ ~ 49, 49, is6. EOS. 2l2 "a, PIG, 2lS.
2G a aR t Ss s$ S' ena KS
ton VS.. Webb; pro confesso against Sidney A.
Webb granted. Conroe VS.. Goddard; pro con-
tesso granted against defendant. Parker vs.
Baker; time to take testimony limited to fit
teen days. Richardson VS.. Tullock; testimony
ordered taken before Examiner ii. w. Smith.
Davenport VS.. Ruiiini reGonveyance placed
upon conditions ordered. Duncan vs. Duncan;
John Cruikshank. Boucherys. Boucher; order
appointing Kate V. Boucher guardian ad
Item Assignment-Nos 80, So, "a. IS, SO, 81,
20, anu ocs
Equity Court-Chief Justice Bingham
Assgnment-Nos. II. IS. 20, 25, 81, Is. 40, Al,
AZ, 43.
Criminal Court-JustIce Montgomery.-Eu.
gene g.. de Mollersburg, larceny from the
United States; pleaded guilty; sentence sus-
pended. Charles GoOdall. larceny from the
person; pleaded not guilty. John Warrlck,
larceny from the person; pleaded not guilty.
Frederick Jennings, rape; pleaded not guilty
assault with intent to commit rape; pleaded
not guilty; Jas, Little, jr., and John Little;
not guilty. William. Taylor, larceny; pleaded
guilty; one year In the pesnitentiary Thomas
the asylum. John Stewart, George Cole, John
Cole, and George Beckett, larceny; arraigned,
and all pleaded not guilty John w.
Adams, alias Hill. housebreaking in the
night and larceny; pleaded not guilty. Henry
Brown, larceny; pleaded not guilty. Town
send Parker, ARRAY; previously convicted;
fined 1925 or thirty days In jail. Lewis Dodson,
convicted of Second oiiense) petit larceny;
motion for a new trial. Mary Brooks, arson;
plea of not guilty withdrawn. and plea OF
guilty substituted; sentence temporarily sus.
pended. Assignment unchanged.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-13
PROPOSALS. FOR SUPPLIES.
US. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,

Us. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
WASHINGTON. ID. O., June l, 1887.
Sealed proposals for furnishing supplies for
the fiscal year ending June 3d. 1883, Will be re-
ceived at this Department until the following
dates, when they will be opened at the hours
Stationery. 70 O'CLOCK NJ, JUNE 10, 1887,
Ice, 2 O'CLOCK 7. NJ, JUNE Is, 1887.
Chemicals and Chemical Apparatus, 3
O'CLOCK z. NJ, JUNE Is, 1887.
Oils Paints, and Painters Supplies, IL
O'CLOCK A. NJ, JUNE ID, 1887.
Lumber, O'CLOCK p. NJ, JUNE II, 1857.
Blank forms for bidding, with estimated
quantities required and instructions TO bid.
ders, will be furnished on application at this
Department.
rejected, item BY item, and all articles fur
nlshed will be subject to inspection by an eN-
pert, and the delivery of an inferior article
will be deemed sufficient cause to annul the
contract, at the option of the Commissioner.
The articles contracted for must be furnished
from time TO time during the year In quantities
pursuant to orders from the Department.
Bonds, with approved suretles, will be re-
Quired from hecontractoT.
The Department reserves the right TO reject
all or any part of bids, ana to waive defects
and infoTmHlities, II deemed to the interest of
the government TO do so.
Proposals must be addressed to the under
signed and marked proposals for Stationery"
proposals for Ice" proposals for Chemicals
and Chemical Apparatus, 4" proposals for Oils,
Paints and Painters Supplies" and "Propo-
sails for Lumber" respectively,
NORMAN ]. COLMAN.
jeS'5t Commissioner OF Agriculture.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-13
THE SPORTING WORLD.
Events OF the Diamond and Turf of
Recent Date.

Recent Date.
The washingtons are likely to remember
their experience last Saturday In New York,
where they were 80 terribly beaten by the
Giants to the tune OF 20 to Q. For some
cause Shaw was placed in the pitchers box,
while those at home supposed Gilmore
would twlrl the ball, and why he did not
may become known hereafter. 1t is very
evident that Shaw was most numerically
batted, and twelve runs earned OF more
than double that number made was bad
comparison to make with the first game
play ed on the Polo grounds.
IL is intimated that he Is not we'll, and II
that Is the fact he should be permitted to
rest until health returns. There are one or
two others on the nine who have streaks OF
unwellness, needing the application Of a
remedy that will effect at least temporary
cure. Thirteen errors shows something be-
sides poor pitching, and the sooner the
secret OF that cause is ascertained and q
correction made the quicker will the Wash
ingtons be found playing steadier, more
regular, and better ball. The lovers OF the
game and friends of the club turn their
eyes to-day toward Boston with doubts and
misgivings. While wishing for victory
they entertain little hope Of achieving It,,
Judging by tho result OF the recent New
York series.
Manager Garney claims to have control
OF his men. Unless they play better ball
than shown In the last two games his power
is likely TO be doubted.
The standing OF the clubs In the League
and American Association follows:
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-13
DRoPosALs FOR FUEL.
WAR prrARrMrsr. MAY 8. 1ssi

WAR DEPARTMENT, May 8, 1887.
Sealed proposals lin duplicated will be re-
ceived at thls office until IL O'Clock, noon.
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1857. for furnishing the
War Department with such quantities of wood
and coal as may be required in the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1883.
Proposals will be received for the whole or
any part Of the fuel required.
The fuel local and wood to be delivered at
the War Department bureaus or Offices In
Washington for which required by the parties
to whom the contract Tor contracts) may be
awarded In such quantities and at such times
as the convenience of the department may re-
Quire.
The government reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
Fuel for the State, War, and Navy Depart
ment building is not included in this adver-
tisement.
Specifications, general instructions to bid
ders, and blank forms of proposal will be fur
nished toestablished dealers upon application
to this office.
Proposals should be inclosed In sealed en-
velopes. Endorsed on the outside proposals
for Fuel" and addressed to the undersigned.
G. II. HOYT.
Asst. Quartermaster, U. s. A.
my5.6.79 jel3l4
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-13

ENTRIES AT BROOKLYN AND ST. LOUIS.
Lynn & Wall, 9OS Pennsylvania avenue, fur
nish the REPUBLICAN, with the following en-
tries for td-day's races:
BROOKLYN.
First race-Fiye.eighth mile-Repetta. 100
pounds; Cassett, llS; Pericles III; Cleaner, III;
ichi Ban, III; Burch, III; winona, 49, Red
Prince, 1917; Alaric, loii Rosewood, l12.
olds@King CRAB, il5 pounds; Vance, ii5;
SsRl's Date juas iaofS id FAUX Ia; ls
Third racsnone and one-e iSd miles,
Barnum, 1l6; stonebuck. no; swiit, 100; Vice
roy. los; Phil Lee, los; Gonialon, JOG; Gen.
Ney. ,103i Ferona, 100; Florence Fonso, 92;
Fourth race-One and oneeighth miles,
Montague Stakes for 3-year.alds-Fitzrny. lis
pounds; STRIPPING date Minority coltl, iis;
Napa, 11S; Bessie June, lib.
Fifth race-One and one-sxteenth miles
Frank Ward, 1l3 pounds Rataplau, ~; Free
Tony Foster, 100; MaggieJ, lo7i Revelter, 90;
Sixth raee-one mile, selllng-MammonIst
Gr a sS iis Berlin ios %oowing. los; Or
lando, i07; Epicure, 10; Windsail, i02; Way
ward, 1906 Brad, 10i; May Lady, loS; Parasol
90.
ST. LOUIS.
First race-One and one-quarter miles, sell
ing-Pete Willis, lis pounds; Mahony, los;
Procrastinator, l0s; Luke Alexander 10S; War
Sign, III; Violator, l0S.
Second race-one and one.eighth miles.
Bankers and Brokers' Sales.--future OF Bour-
bon, 1l3 pounds; Carey 1i3; Touche Pas. 1O3;
Wary, lis: Miss Ford, l0S
Third race-one and oneeighth miles, SELL
ing-Flora 1. ll3 pounds; Alamo, lib; Hope
dale, 100; Lady Winfrey, 100; teman, I'll;
Katie 8, So; Tom Uptegrove, 100; Hornpipe,
1903; Rebel scant, 100.
Fourth -Five-eighths of mile, sweep
stakes-Elmira, 1l2 pounds; Van Leland, ITO;
Bug, ll5: Rita r, III; Raceland, 122.
THE "REPuBLICAN's" TIPS.
The REPUBLICAN, selects the probable win.
ners for to-day as follows:
At Brooklyn-First race-Ichi Ban first
| Cleaner second. Second race-King Crab
first Faux Pas second. Third race-Phil Lee
first, Adonis second. Fourth race-Maroon
| first, Fenelon second. Fifth race-Markland
| first, Maggie. second. Sixth race-Paraso
| first, Windsail second.
AT st. Louis--First race-War Sign first, Pro
| crastinator second. Second race-Miss Ford
| first, Wary second. Third race-Hopedale
| first, Leman second. Fourth race-Raceland
first, Van Leland second.